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Senior Data Scientist - University of Rochester
Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist leading advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives, leveraging Python, machine learning, statistical methods, and data visualization to drive research insights and operational improvements.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy machine‑learning models and statistical analyses to support university research and administrative decision‑making.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate complex data problems into actionable analytical solutions.
- Build and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility for large‑scale datasets.
- Create clear visualizations and dashboards that communicate findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to best‑practice standards for reproducible research.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of professional experience applying Python, machine‑learning libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow), and statistical modeling to real‑world problems.
- Proficiency with SQL and experience handling large relational or NoSQL data stores.
- Strong ability to visualize data and convey insights using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib.
- Excellent communication skills, with a track record of publishing or presenting analytical results.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsql